Phillips 66 Rodeo refinery conversion to renewable diesel achieves full production rate of 800 million gallons a year

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Phillips 66 announced June 26 the full conversion of the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex, expanding commercial-scale production and positioning the company as a leader in renewable fuels.

The Rodeo facility in the San Francisco Bay Area increased rates to approximately 50,000 barrels per day (800 million gallons per year), reaching the company’s goal of achieving full capacity by the second quarter of 2024.

The announcement also marks a significant step in Phillips 66’s commitment to play a meaningful role in the energy transition and provide customers with lower-carbon solutions, according to the company.

“Phillips 66 has reached another important milestone, which is a testament to our employees’ dedication to achieving our company’s strategic priorities,” said Rich Harbison, Phillips 66 executive vice president of refining.

“The facility running at full capacity supports the growing demand for renewable fuels, lowers our carbon footprint and creates long-term value for our shareholders,” Harbison added.

Announced in 2020, Rodeo Renewed is designed to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), among other products.

In addition to supplying California markets, the complex is providing renewable diesel in other areas along the West Coast.

The Rodeo complex includes new pretreatment units that process lower carbon-intensity feedstocks, such as used cooking oil, fats, greases and vegetable oil.

It began producing approximately 30,000 barrels per day of renewable fuel at the end of the first quarter.